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Writing As a Self-Care Ritual

When we hear the word self-care, it means different things to different people. For some it is retail therapy, taking a walk, a spa day, or meditation. For me, journaling is one of my self-care rituals. As a writer by profession, there is a difference. Part of my brain is write on demand and the work gets done. The other half is looking at the beauty of writing to heal and tell stories. When I mention to clients and students to use writing as a self-care option, I often get, “but I am not a writer.” You don’t have to be and we all have some writer in us. It hasn’t been birthed yet. I get the blank stare.

In the process of my coaching and teaching, I share that writing is a connection to our souland if we really tap in, we can heal the unknown parts that are tucked away, tortured, and too scared to heal in the light. It takes a thought, trust, and a little nudge to help get the words on paper to start the healing process which, in turn, is self-care. Once you get started it is an easy practice.

My practice is “Morning Pages” I started this practice from Julia Cameron’s book The Artist Way. You write three pages or for 10 minutes. This is what is also considered “spirit writing” because you don’t think you just write what comes to mind. At times, because I am analytical, I get away from the free write/spirit writing method, but I’ve been doing this for over 10 years. There are other times when I write and really get it on the page, so I can work through and process what is going on.

If you feel that the words that are in your soul will not come to the page, I have some writing prompts for you that can get you started.

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My name is Yvelette. Thanks for visiting my blog. I started Calming Corners to help people live a calm and healthy life through self-empowerment, wellness, and beauty. I hope this blog will inspire you to create calmness in your world. Please join the Calming Community and sign up for free updates. My passion is writing and educating others. I am also an award winning writer and author. You can visit my personal writing site at yvelettestines.com. I am honored and grateful for your support.
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Yvelette